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Programming the Scanner
Linear Code Type Security Level
(Does not apply to Code 128)
The P 300 Series scanner offers four levels of decode security for linear code types (e.g . Code
39, Interleaved 2 of 5). Select a higher security level for low quality bar codes. As security
levels increase, the scanner’s aggressiveness decreases.
Select the security level appropriate for your bar code quality.
Linear Security Level 1
The following code types must be successfully read twice before being transmitted.
Linear Security Level 1
Linear Security Level 2
All code types must be successfully read twice before being transmitted.
Linear Security Level 2
Code Type Length
Codabar All
MSI Plessey 4 or less
D 2 of 5 8 or less
I 2 of 5 8 or less